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Can You Identify These Different Types of Sharks?
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Do you clear your schedule for "Shark Week"? Think Bruce from "Jaws" was merely misunderstood? If you view sharks as magnificent masters of the sea rather than mindless eating machines, then you'll sail through this quiz!
How Much Water Is on Earth?
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Water is one of the most abundant substances on the planet. About 70 percent of our planet is covered by oceans, but just how much water is there on Earth?
Atlantic Ocean Currents Weakening, Near Verge of Collapse, Study Says
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, plays an essential role in regulating ocean temperatures, but it looks as if it may be collapsing. What happens next?
Finland Is Definitely Happy, but Is It Part of Scandinavia?
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Named the happiest country in the world for the past three years in a row, Finland is considered a Nordic country. But is it part of Scandinavia?
The Blue Whale Is One of the Loudest Animals on Earth
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Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. Despite their large size, blue whales manage to be fairly elusive, so there's a lot about them we don't know yet.
Graupel Isn't Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail, So What the Heck Is It?
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Not to be confused with sleet, graupel is actually an interesting mix of snow and ice. But it's not hail. Graupel, get to know it.
Can You Match the Name of Santa Claus to the Country It Comes From?
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"He's making a list/He's checking it twice/He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice/Weihnachtsmann is coming to town!" Sound familiar? No? Santa Claus isn't the same everywhere. See how many of these alternatives to "Santa Claus" from around the globe you can identify!
Arctic Animal Pictures
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Arctic animals have developed amazing adaptations to be able to survive in the arctic tundra. Check out these arctic animal pictures at HowStuffWorks.
How Do You Measure the Largest Waterfall in the World?
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Waterfalls are easily among the most spectacular natural wonders of the planet. The constant flow of water can suggest infinity, and the raw sensations - the thundering roar, the rising mist, the sheer volume of water - attest to nature's grandeur and power.
What If There Were No Snakes?
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Snakes get a bad rep. They've become so associated with dishonesty, deception and temptation that many might prefer the world just rid itself of them altogether. But creepy as they may be, it turns out that snakes are pretty handy to have around.